Kathleen Perry Edley

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kathleen Perry Edley was born 9/27/46 to Elder Al & Lucinda Perry. She was the second of six girls. (Her parents, sister Seresa & granddaughter Shayna proceeded her in death). Kathleen graduated from John Adams High School in 1965. She served in the US Coast Guard both active and civilian and attained over 30 years. She leaves to cherish her legacy: her children: Leisa, Wanda (Everette), William Jr. (“Chip”), sisters: Neisha, Lillie, AlFretta (Edgar), Slimmarie: 9 grandchildren: 12 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 3-6 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church 6114 Francis Avenue Cleveland, OH 44127. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:27 a.m. until the time of the service.

Burial with Military Honors will take place at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Kathleen J. Sender

February 17, 1951 - November 23, 2022

Kathleen J. Sender (nee Arnold), age 71 passed away on November 23, 2022. Cherished wife of the late James T. Sender. Loving mother of Kristopher Krieger (Michelle), Adam, Matthew, Daniel (deceased), Patrick (deceased), Nathan, Katelynn, Allison, Molly, and Erin. Devoted Grandmother of Marissa, Michael, James, Grace, Daniel, Andrew, Elizabeth, Ethan (deceased), Gabriel, Ariel, Thomas, Liam, Alexis, Amari, Gavin, Axel, Connor, Logan, and Jacob. Beloved daughter of Jack and Nellie Arnold (nee Epler). Big sister to Patricia, Pamela, Michael (Charlotte), Ira (Lynne), James, Steven (Louise), and Linda (Jake) Arnold. Kathy also leaves behind numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Kathleen loved nature, especially birds and butterflies. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy. Most of all, she loved her grandkids who were the center of her life and filled her with such pride. She will be greatly missed. 

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday December 3, 2022 at Holy Name Church located at 8328 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105.

Kathleen J. Yancer

September 26, 1949 - May 8, 2021

Kathleen Joy Yancer died Saturday, May 8, 2020 at Ames House, Westlake. Kathy was born in Elyria on Sept. 26, 1949, the oldest child of Donald and Evelyn (Reynolds) Yancer. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1967 and spent her life in the area. Kathy worked for various local banks in the 1990s and 2000s. She enjoyed puzzles, reading history, genealogy, and watching movies. Kathy was associated with the Sheffield Village Historical Society for several years. She is survived by a daughter, Leslie Rodriguez; two sisters, Donna Cambarare and Peggy Cassidy; and a brother, Mike. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Donald Brent Yancer, in 2015; and her beloved grandmothers, Elsie Goetz Yancer and Dorothy Jackson Reynolds.

At Kathy’s request, there will be no visitation or services. 

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Avon Historical Society, 2940 Stoney Ridge Road, Avon OH 44011.

Kathleen and George Burrows

Kathleen August 14, 1952 - May 9, 2020 George July 16, 1957 - August 16, 2020

Kathleen Burrows (nee Fitzgerald) age 67. Born in Pennsylvania to Stephan Fitzgerald and Lois Fitzgerald (nee Deahl), both deceased. Kathy leaves behind a daughter RuthAnn Evans, brothers Bobby Fitzgerald, Danny Fitzgerald and John Leed.  She was preceded in death by her brothers Steve Fitzgerald, Billy Leed, and sister Lois Fitzgerald. Best Friend to Marsha Frink and was an Aunt to many.  Kathy loved to collect angels, now she is one. 

George M Burrows, Jr. age 63. Born in Cleveland to George M Burrows Sr and Eleanora Burrows (nee Kirschensteiner) (deceased). He was the loving devoted husband to Kathy Burrows (nee Fitzgerald). George leaves behind sisters Mona Wronski (John), Joan Burrows, Dawn Sergent, Christine Ramsey (Tommy-deceased) and many cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends. 

George and Kathy were married in 1987 in Cleveland Ohio, being partners and best friends for 42 years. George loved fishing and for many years played Santa Claus for the family. He played Santa for the nursing home Kathy was in bringing joy to many residents there. He loved to volunteer at the Cleveland Metroparks fishing derby, helping the children with their big catch.      

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in George’s name to the Cleveland Metroparks.

A celebration of the lives of George and Kathy will be held on Saturday August 29, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Vito-Nero Funeral Home, 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Hts., Ohio 44125. Please remember social distancing and please wear a mask. 

Kathleen Tesmer

September 30, 1930 - March 26, 2019

Kathleen A. Tesmer (nee Provenzale) Beloved wife of Edward; mother of Daniel (Roxanne), Douglas (Cindy), and Edward (Sandy); grandmother of Tiffany (Anthony) and Abbey (Michael); great-grandmother of Dominic; sister of Paul, Marie, and Anthony.

Service: Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home and 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Of Hope Church. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside) on Friday from 6-8 p.m.

Kathleen M. Forschner

November 21, 1940 - November 22, 2017

Kathleen M. Forschner (nee McNamara) AGE 77. Loving wife of John; mother of Anne Savol (Andrew) and Rosemary; Dear daughter of John and Anne Marie McNamara; sister of Marianne, Jack (deceased) (Mary Ann), William (Ann), Matthew (Elaine), James (Susan); sister in law of Alice and James Maynard.

Services will be Monday, November 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church.

The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Sunday from 2-6 p.m

Kathleen T. Staub

September 2, 1949 - April 28, 2017

Kathleen T. Staub (nee Rys) Dearly beloved wife of Carl (deceased); life partner of Gary Cline (deceased); dearest mother of Sandra Dorsey (Nicholas), Angela Tousley, and Cynthia Torma (Steven); loving grandmother of Jacob, Amanda Dorsey, Melanie and Ashley Tousley, Jon, Ally, Will, Cara, and Raiden Torma; dearest daughter of Hanna Kessler (Joseph, deceased) and John Rys (deceased); dear sister and step-sister of many.

The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road (Two Blocks South of Rockside) on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.